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DR. ALEXANDER J ASCH MD
NPI 1497745699
Pediatrics in North Reading, MA

Active since October 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 22D0072147 · Waiver
178 PARK ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864(978) 664-6868(978) 664-8690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Alexander J Asch Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEXANDER J ASCH MD (NPI 1497745699) is an individual pediatrics provider in North Reading, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (43965) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 3, 2028, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497745699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER J ASCHCredential: MD
Location Address178 PARK STNorth Reading, MA 01864-2375
Mailing AddressPo Box 381North Reading, MA 01864-0381 · (978) 664-6868 · Fax (978) 664-8690
Phone(978) 664-6868
Fax(978) 664-8690
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1497745699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 43965
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
178 PARK ST, North Reading, MA 01864
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedB17069MA
Medicare UPIND88063
Medicaid9721088MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander J Asch Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365681129
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140121000704
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 22D0072147

Alexander J Asch MD PC · North Reading, MA
Active · expires May 3, 2028
CLIA Number22D0072147
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAlexander J. Asch MD
Laboratory Phone(978) 664-6868
Laboratory LocationAlexander J Asch MD PC178 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01864 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEXANDER J. ASCH, MD,PC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
178 PARK ST
NORTH READING, MA 01864
Middlesex County (978) 664-6868

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Asch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Asch is 1497745699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.

Where is Alexander Asch located?

Alexander Asch practices at 178 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864. The listed phone number is (978) 664-6868.

What is Alexander Asch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Alexander Asch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Asch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does Alexander Asch hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D0072147) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 3, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Alexander Asch accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Alexander Asch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Asch was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.